A gang member was arrested after a pursuit in Pomona on Wednesday, police said. Police said Ronnie Rubulcava was held on counts including suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition; and suspicion of possession of illegal drugs for sale. (Photo courtesy Pomona Police Department)

POMONA — A known gang member was arrested on suspicion of gun and drug charges after short vehicle and foot pursuits Wednesday in Pomona.

Pomona police attempted to stop a vehicle on Hamilton Boulevard at Mission Avenue about 4:30 p.m., but the suspect drove away with officers in pursuit before stopping on Hamilton Boulevard near Third Street, where he got out of the vehicle and ran away, according to Sgt. D. Brown of the Pomona Police Department.

Officers chased after the suspect, identified as Ronnie Rubulcava, and took him into custody, Brown said.

During the foot chase, officers recovered a .40 caliber handgun and drugs Rubulcava tossed as he ran from officers, Brown said.

Rubulcava was booked on counts including suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition; and suspicion of possession of illegal drugs for sale.